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Art Portfolio reports
“My practice is one of astonishment that consists in opening images up.” How the work of Benoît Platéus makes you see what you weren’t supposed to

“My practice is one of astonishment that consists in opening images up.” How the work of Benoît Platéus makes you see what you weren’t supposed to

We speak to Benoît Platéus about his versatile artistic practice, the role accidents and imperfections play in his work and his laser-like focus on the myriads of possibilities inherent in imagery.

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“I like recording ‘mistakes’, so that you can truly grasp the ‘real’ vibe that was happening.” Susobrino on new tunes and homegrown influences

“I like recording ‘mistakes’, so that you can truly grasp the ‘real’ vibe that was happening.” Susobrino on new tunes and homegrown influences

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Continuing this series, we invite Susobrino to talk about his Latin American-inspired sound.

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“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

“The most beautiful thing about playing professionally is the communication and flow you share with your fellow musicians.” KRANKk on the power of collaboration to create idiosyncratic sounds

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. This week, we speak to experimental music group, KRANKk.

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“Performance-making is a constant puzzle solving of choreographic questions.” How Joshua Serafin approaches the complexities of dance

“Performance-making is a constant puzzle solving of choreographic questions.” How Joshua Serafin approaches the complexities of dance

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Carrying on the series is the Brussels-based Joshua Serafin, AKA Void.

“Every time we perform it’s completely different, yet at the core, completely the same.” Samuel Baidoo on connecting to an audience

“Every time we perform it’s completely different, yet at the core, completely the same.” Samuel Baidoo on connecting to an audience

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Kicking off the countdown is Antwerp-based Samuel Baidoo.

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“Text enables a guided form of abstract thinking.” Jakob Van den Broucke’s inaugural leap into self-publishing and plasticity

“Text enables a guided form of abstract thinking.” Jakob Van den Broucke’s inaugural leap into self-publishing and plasticity

Jakob Van den Broucke talks to us about self-publishing his first ever book, which you can discover for yourself at his book launch and exhibition at Gouvernement this Wednesday 23rd January.

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“I’ve never taken the reality of my body for granted.” The urgent, skeleton gestures and intimate tragicomedies of Brussels-based artist Julien Meert

“I’ve never taken the reality of my body for granted.” The urgent, skeleton gestures and intimate tragicomedies of Brussels-based artist Julien Meert

Julien Meert discusses memories of painting landscapes in the Dutch countryside with his father and how his works threads the fine line between what the art world deems valid, and what it doesn't.

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“My work is like poetry, or a living dream.” The morphing magic of François Curlet’s artworks

“My work is like poetry, or a living dream.” The morphing magic of François Curlet’s artworks

François Curlet discusses his artistic thought process, Duchampian influences and hopes for an upcoming film in lieu of his first ever major monographic show Crésus & Crusoé at MAC's.

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“It’s about wonder and interaction.” The sunrays and playful practice of art duo Répondeur Automatik

“It’s about wonder and interaction.” The sunrays and playful practice of art duo Répondeur Automatik

Répondeur Automatik's current show Dr. Sun might add some light to your dark winter woes, or act instead as a minimalist sculpture.

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“Every colour and design is chosen with the gut.” Klaas Rommelaere on his instinct, influencers and intimate tapestries

“Every colour and design is chosen with the gut.” Klaas Rommelaere on his instinct, influencers and intimate tapestries

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, rounding off with the Antwerp-based and embroidery don Klaas Rommelaere.

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“I try to reconstruct interiors that are dreamy and surreal.” Anton Cotteleer on the role of art, Antwerp and the domestic skin of his sculptures

“I try to reconstruct interiors that are dreamy and surreal.” Anton Cotteleer on the role of art, Antwerp and the domestic skin of his sculptures

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, carrying on with Antwerp-based sculptor Anton Cotteleer.

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“Spontaneity, openness in its reduction and subliminal humour.” Jenny Brosinski on her gestural oil paintings

“Spontaneity, openness in its reduction and subliminal humour.” Jenny Brosinski on her gestural oil paintings

Soft? Tactile Dialogues will walk you through 1970s explorations of femininity and domesticity, to fragile and kitsch wall hangings by contemporary artists. For the occasion, we’ve selected four participating artists whose work you cannot miss, kicking off with Berlin-based painter Jenny Brosinski.

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How Philippe Braquenier’s work exemplifies Europe’s juxtaposing contrasts

How Philippe Braquenier’s work exemplifies Europe’s juxtaposing contrasts

As Eurotopie's resident photographer, we shoot Philippe Braquenier several questions on being tasked with documenting the European Quarter, from its present state to future possibilities.

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“My paintings are like an interior.” The geometric art of Léon Wuidar

“My paintings are like an interior.” The geometric art of Léon Wuidar

Liège-born and -based painter Léon Wuidar celebrated his 80th birthday this summer. With two shows in Brussels this September, the public has been spoilt rotten with opportunities to discover his wonderful paintings.

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“Hinges, joints and knots are fundamental to my work.” Bram Kerkhofs on modernising functional furniture

“Hinges, joints and knots are fundamental to my work.” Bram Kerkhofs on modernising functional furniture

Design September is launching #ikkoopbelgisch/#jachetebelge for the very first time, ando help you get to grips with the unlimited talent on show, we’ve gathered together three of the brightest young things that would be foolish to miss. Kickstarting the mini-series is Bram Kerkhofs, set to showcase at Ditto.

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Plant sounds and travel logs: Romain Scaillet’s mixed-medium artistic approach

Plant sounds and travel logs: Romain Scaillet’s mixed-medium artistic approach

From photography to drawings, short film to music production, we took the chance to get some insights into Romain Scaillet's work by posing a couple of questions.

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“I was respected in Charleroi because no other girl had the balls to do what I had done.” Sarah Lowie’s vivid new realism

“I was respected in Charleroi because no other girl had the balls to do what I had done.” Sarah Lowie’s vivid new realism

We put a few last-minute questions to emerging photographer Sarah Lowie in a Whatsapp conversation as stern and sincere as her artistic narrative.

Art Portfolio reports
“I believe that art is a human need”: Tatjana Gerhard’s re-invention of the world

“I believe that art is a human need”: Tatjana Gerhard’s re-invention of the world

Zürich native and Ghent-based artist Tatjana Gerhard showcases her long career tributing the human figure, ahead of her upcoming solo-exhibition Rag Doll Act at Waregem's Be-Part.

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Philip Vormwald’s tribute to chaos

Philip Vormwald’s tribute to chaos

Next up with Philip Vormwald's monochromatic chaos, we're shining some light on The Hope's nominees ahead of Collectible's opening in a rather impromptu yet necessary collaborative mini-series.

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Héloïse Rival on her work, challenges and the everyday inspirations

Héloïse Rival on her work, challenges and the everyday inspirations

Continuing with Héloïse Rival's unconventional practices, we're shining some light on The Hope's nominees ahead of Collectible's opening in a rather impromptu yet necessary collaborative mini-series.

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“Belgium is challenging as it is an unescapable art platform in Europe”: Eric Stephany’s work on balance

“Belgium is challenging as it is an unescapable art platform in Europe”: Eric Stephany’s work on balance

Carrying on with Eric Stephany's geometric forms, we're shining some light on The Hope's nominees ahead of Collectible's opening in a rather impromptu yet necessary collaborative mini-series.

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Martin Hyde’s questioning of the real world

Martin Hyde’s questioning of the real world

Kicking off with Martin Hyde's surrealism, we're shining some light on The Hope's nominees ahead of Collectible's opening in a rather impromptu yet necessary collaborative mini-series.

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Seeing the bigger picture: Nick Ervinck’s virtual reality

Seeing the bigger picture: Nick Ervinck’s virtual reality

With the virtual world at the tips of his fingers, Nick Ervinck's brush is a radical tool for control and manipulatation, and in creating exciting new possibilities like printing pre-designed food.

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“I look at life with an urge to understand its shape and core”: Elke Andreas Boon’s gaze at the brutal and vulnerable

“I look at life with an urge to understand its shape and core”: Elke Andreas Boon’s gaze at the brutal and vulnerable

Nothing holds Ghent's Elke Andreas Boon back as she unflinchingly tackles thorny questions on belonging and survival, pain and empathy in her wide-ranging oeuvre.

Art Portfolio reports
The pertinent eclecticism of Dieter Ravyts

The pertinent eclecticism of Dieter Ravyts

Young contemporary artist Dieter Ravyts talks us through his vivid portfolio, from starting points to inspirations.

Art Portfolio reports
The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs

The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs

Brussels-based Bert Jacobs, Dusangneuf Osangsett 's new resident artist, talks perspectives, space and upcoming plans.

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Brussels-based photographer Aglaia Konrad’s bricks and mortar

Brussels-based photographer Aglaia Konrad’s bricks and mortar

The Brussels-based photographer guides us through her reading of (urban) decision-making at different levels.

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Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 4)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 4)

Part 4 of our selection of seven Belgian-based artists to keep your eyes on.

Art Portfolio reports
Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 3)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 3)

Part 3 of our selection of seven Belgian-based artists to keep your eyes on.

Art Portfolio reports
Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 2)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 2)

Part 2 of our selection of seven Belgian-based artists to keep your eyes on

Art Portfolio reports
Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 1)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 1)

Part 1 of our selection of seven Belgium-based artists to keep an eye on.

Art Portfolio reports
Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem

Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem

Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem (1986) is this year's recipient of the Bozar Nikon-Monography Series Award for his reportage PRISONS.

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Artist and curator Lieven Segers

Artist and curator Lieven Segers

Antwerp-based artist Lieven Segers (1975) on his curated exhibition Pom' Po Pon Po Pon Pon Pom Pon at Middelheim Museum and his solo show The Joke Is On Me at Base Alpha.

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Clément Montagne

Clément Montagne

We take a look at the work Clément Montagne created in the context of our residency project, Dusangneuf Osangsett.

Art Portfolio reports
Photographer Michèle Matyn

Photographer Michèle Matyn

Michele's Matyn's elusive yet mesmerizing photographic work is featured in our soon to be released September edition.

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Stephanie De Smet’s Inside green

Stephanie De Smet’s Inside green

Photographer Stephanie De Smet, Instagram's #insidegreen queen, reveals the ins and outs behind her iconic series.

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Photographer Griet Van de Velde

Photographer Griet Van de Velde

We talk to photographer Griet Van de Velde about her artistic practice and the two men instrumental to her visual narrative.

Art Portfolio reports
Ren Hang

Ren Hang

Ren Hang opens up to us about his provocative images and risking jail time.

Art Portfolio reports
Adelheid De Witte

Adelheid De Witte

Artist Adelheide de Witte on her latest series of painting, Guest rooms, that she'll be showing in her Gent studio this weekend.

Art Portfolio reports
Eliza Sys’s Los Angeles

Eliza Sys’s Los Angeles

We catch up with an old family member who's now based out in LA capturing its streets.

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Bruno Roels

Bruno Roels

We discuss references and influences with the Antwerp-based photographer.

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